I think the two uppers I have listed in the EE are a better choice than perhaps any factory gun you can buy in Canada. You can add whatever lower you like, it is not critical, basically just a trigger and stock holder/adapter.
Looking my first AR15
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My recommendation is build one, Building is not hard, my first one was a build, and unfortunately I sold it and regretted it shortly after. I had quite a bit of fun picking out each part. Just take your time and if you have an issue, lots of knowledge here on CGN and the internet as a whole. For your Budget of $2000 you could put together one pretty sweet AR, and have the bonus that its already exactly what you want. Hell, if you are patient and wait for deals you could probably come well under that and still have a sweet rig. Thats one of the main attractions of the AR platform is you can easily build a one of a kind rifle by yourself. Also, if you put it together, you can easily upgrade or change things out since you already know how.
You can get the basic tools from Brownells, and a lot of the smaller parts as well. Or, you can get a hold of a CGN'r in your area, lots of guys would lend you there tools for a few beers or coffees. Youtube should still have some good videos on assembly as well. Brows CGN and other internet locations to get ideas on what you like.
A good started receiver set is the Aero Precision set from Saskatoon Gunworks. A great quality upper and lower for 200 bucks, can't be beat. All the other parts can be easily found form other dealers.
Just a Thought, but its what I would do/ Have done.
You can get the basic tools from Brownells, and a lot of the smaller parts as well. Or, you can get a hold of a CGN'r in your area, lots of guys would lend you there tools for a few beers or coffees. Youtube should still have some good videos on assembly as well. Brows CGN and other internet locations to get ideas on what you like.
A good started receiver set is the Aero Precision set from Saskatoon Gunworks. A great quality upper and lower for 200 bucks, can't be beat. All the other parts can be easily found form other dealers.
Just a Thought, but its what I would do/ Have done.
Thats exactly what im doing. Aero lower and enhanced upper. Just put together the lower last night.
Does the $2000 include optics or is it just for the rifle and you'll be spending another $1000 on glass as well?
For $2000 just for the rifle and money isn't tight so an optic is no problem as well I'd buy a PWS piston driven rifle in the length of your choice. I had an older one and it had around 5000 rounds through it without a single failure or broken part and it still looked like new when you stripped it down. It would shoot 1 moa or better with quality ammo and was a very simple and robust gas system.
If your budget is all in including glass I'd go buy a $700 S&W M&P-15 and an Aimpoint T-1 or a quality 1-4, 1-6, or 1-8 scope depending on what type of shooting you plan on doing.
Don't get too caught up in brand names if you're going with a direct impingement rifle, I've owned a lot of different AR's over the years and they're all reliable, they're all pretty accurate, and you can change out whatever parts you don't like. The most important part to making an AR accurate is the barrel so if accuracy is your end goal you'll be changing barrels on almost any brand you buy.
What about ammo budget? These are hungry little bastards so make sure you buget enough to keep it well fed
For $2000 just for the rifle and money isn't tight so an optic is no problem as well I'd buy a PWS piston driven rifle in the length of your choice. I had an older one and it had around 5000 rounds through it without a single failure or broken part and it still looked like new when you stripped it down. It would shoot 1 moa or better with quality ammo and was a very simple and robust gas system.
If your budget is all in including glass I'd go buy a $700 S&W M&P-15 and an Aimpoint T-1 or a quality 1-4, 1-6, or 1-8 scope depending on what type of shooting you plan on doing.
Don't get too caught up in brand names if you're going with a direct impingement rifle, I've owned a lot of different AR's over the years and they're all reliable, they're all pretty accurate, and you can change out whatever parts you don't like. The most important part to making an AR accurate is the barrel so if accuracy is your end goal you'll be changing barrels on almost any brand you buy.
What about ammo budget? These are hungry little bastards so make sure you buget enough to keep it well fed
Not guaranteed. In absolute dollars, the difference between buy and sell price for S&W MP will be around $100-150, give or take. Consider it an inexpensive pilot project.
My top 3 choices would be:
Colt LE6920-OEM1 - less than $1000 now, just add stock, handguard, and optics.
PSA 10.5 from IRG - I own one, and it is not bad at all for a shorty.
S&W MP15
Nothing against Daniel Defense or BCM, except the OP doesn't seem to have well defined business requirements yet. I would not recommend sinking a lot of $$$ in a product that may not satisfy the user's long term needs (and wants) re: best way to make holes in paper. $2k can buy a 10.5" shorty plus decent bolt (e.g. Tikka T3) in the same caliber
I think I will go with a Colt LE6920MPS-B. For 1399$ I think its a good price. the FN/F1/ and all the top tier list are so much expansive... i dont know if its worth it to pay 400~1000$ more. its a good start, out of the box ready with some nice accessories i think. What do you think of this unit ?
I've seen alot of good reviews about Aero Precision but i cant find a resellers for complete kit
thanks guys!
I've seen alot of good reviews about Aero Precision but i cant find a resellers for complete kit
thanks guys!
